1968

1979

1981

First heart transplant performed in Alabama by Dr. Robert Karp, UAB Hospital

1982

First bone procurement completed by Alabama Regional Organ Center

1983

- FDA approves Cyclosporine, the most successful anti-rejection medication developed to date

- First liver transplant performed in Alabama, UAB Hospital

1984

National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA) establishes nationwide computer registry operated by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS); authorizes financial support for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs); prohibits buying or selling of organs in the United States

1992

1997

1998

- First small bowel-liver transplant performed in Alabama, UAB Hospital

- 500th liver transplant performed in Alabama

- National Conditions of Participation enacted; required hospitals to refer all deaths and imminent deaths to the local Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)

2013

Children’s of Alabama performs first transplant and opens Pediatric Transplant Program

2016

- Angelynn and Courtney’s Law implemented. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency shall create and implement a program promoting organ donation through the application or renewal process of the driver’s licenses.